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MAURITANIAN TENT POLE

MOROCCAN, MAURITANIAN TENT POLE#9314

An early 20th century southern Moroccan, Mauritanian tent pole, also used on the camels saddle, piquet selle de chameau, the hard wood pole carved all over the front with geometric designs, overall 28 inches by 4 inches. #9314yl

Formerly in the collection of Prince Henrik of Denmark, 1934-2018, consort to Queen Margrethe of Denmark, his collection of African art formed over many years during his visits to Africa in his role as Ambassador of the Red Cross, His collection was displayed at the Gammel Holtgaard art museum in Holte for 3 months in 2009 and was then returned to their place in the royal couple's private apartments at Fredensborg Palace.